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Day 77— Luke 6:1–5 — The Son of Man and the Sabbath

Article  |  March 18th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Luke 6:1–5. We slow down with Jesus, practice scripture meditation and lectio divina–style reflection, and listen as He declares, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who want a daily scripture meditation, a quiet walk with Jesus in the ordinary moments, and a deeper journey of discipleship and spiritual formation. ✝️

Day 76 — Matthew 12:1–8 — Mercy Over Sacrifice

Article  |  March 17th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Matthew 12:1–8. We slow down with Jesus, practice scripture meditation and lectio divina–style reflection, and listen to His call to “show mercy, not sacrifice.” 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who want a daily scripture meditation, quiet time with Jesus, and a deeper walk of discipleship and spiritual formation. ✝️

Day 75 — Mark 2:23–28 — Lord of the Sabbath

Article  |  March 16th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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This episode of the 2 Minute Disciple Christian devotional podcast is a short, contemplative Christian meditation on Mark 2:23–28. We slow down with Jesus, practice scripture meditation and lectio divina–style reflection, and reflect on His words, “The Son of Man is Lord, even over the Sabbath.” 🙏 Perfect for busy Christians who long for true rest in Jesus, daily scripture meditation, and a deeper walk of discipleship and spiritual formation. ✝️

Day 74 — John 5:41–47 — The Praise We Seek

Article  |  March 15th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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This contemplative devotional episode reflects on John 5:41–47 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus confronts religious leaders who reject Him while craving one another’s approval. He says that if they truly believed Moses, they would believe Him, because Moses wrote about Him.
Host Nick Oyler helps listeners examine where they might be chasing human approval more than God’s honor. A simple “prayer in the moment” practice after conversations helps re‑orient our hearts toward God’s opinion above all.

Day 73 — John 5:39–40 — Coming to Jesus

Article  |  March 14th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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This contemplative devotional episode reflects on John 5:39–40 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus confronts religious leaders who diligently study Scripture but refuse to come to Him for life.
Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to examine their own relationship with the Bible and to let Scripture become a doorway into deeper encounter with Christ, rather than an end in itself. A “faith sharing” practice helps you pass along a truth from today’s reading to someone else.

Day 72 — John 5:31–38 — Testimony About Jesus

Article  |  March 13th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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This contemplative episode centers on John 5:31–38 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that John the Baptist was a “burning and shining lamp,” but that His own teachings and miracles are an even greater witness, given by the Father to show that He was sent from God.
Host Nick Oyler encourages listeners to notice the many “witnesses” to Christ’s identity in Scripture and in their own lives, and to respond with faith rather than indifference. A simple practice of inviting God into tasks helps cultivate spiritual awareness.

Day 71 — John 5:24–30 — From Death to Life

Article  |  March 12th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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This contemplative devotional episode explores John 5:24–30 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that those who hear His message and believe in the One who sent Him have eternal life now and will not come into condemnation. He also reveals His authority to judge and to raise the dead.
Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to rest in the assurance of having passed from death to life in Christ while taking seriously the reality of Jesus as Judge and Life‑giver. A simple practice of being fully present in one conversation helps you share His life with others.

Day 70 — John 5:22–23 — Honoring the Son

Article  |  March 11th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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This contemplative devotional episode focuses on John 5:22–23 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that the Father has entrusted judgment to the Son so that all will honor the Son as they honor the Father.
Host Nick Oyler invites listeners to reflect on how honoring Jesus is inseparable from honoring God and what it means to give Christ real authority in daily life. A simple gratitude exercise helps you respond in worship.

Day 69 — John 5:19–21 — Seeing What the Father Does

Article  |  March 10th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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In this contemplative devotional episode, Nick Oyler reflects on John 5:19–21 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus explains that He does nothing by Himself, but only what He sees the Father doing. The Father loves the Son, shows Him His works, and together they give life.
Listeners are invited to consider how Jesus’ dependence on the Father shapes our own discipleship. A simple practice—“Watch First, Then Act”—helps you slow down and look for where God is already at work before you respond.

Day 68 — John 5:16–18 — A Different Kind of Work

Article  |  March 9th, 2026
By Nick Oyler | Host of the Daily Bible Devotional Podcast “2 Minute Disciple”
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In this contemplative devotional episode, Nick Oyler reflects on John 5:16–18 in the New Living Translation (NLT). Jesus’ healing on the Sabbath leads to opposition from Jewish leaders, but He responds by revealing His intimate relationship with the Father: “My Father is always working, and so am I.”
Listeners are invited to consider how Jesus shares in the Father’s ongoing work and what it means to trust that God is active even in confusing or painful circumstances. A simple practice helps you remember God’s presence and activity in the middle of daily frustrations.